Circular Together: How ecosystems will drive the transition

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This course highlights the urgent need to shift from an individual approach to a systemic and ecosystemic approach in a Circular Economy. Explore how this shift helps generate positive economic and environmental outcomes by promoting circular innovation in a collaborative context.

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Circular Together: How ecosystems will drive the transition

Course Overview

Author: Dr. Chiara Battistoni
This course explores the advantages of collaboration between people and sectors, the fusion of domains, and the different competencies to design alternative business models encapsulating the Circular Economy. 

This course also shares the journey of this shift––from systemic changes to adopting a new values-aligned mindset.

This course covers the following topics: 

  1. An overview of the current linear approach. 
  2. Justifications for the shift from a linear to a systemic, circular, and economic model.
  3. Tools for transitioning.
  4. The concept of an ecosystem in economics.
  5. Existing possibilities in applying the approach (mapping methods).
  6. The relationships between the different actors can help develop circular innovation.
  7. Examples that simulate real-life situations that practitioners face.

The concepts explored in this course align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here are a few specific SDGs relevant to this course:

  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production.
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals.

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What are the Learning Outcomes?

Evaluate the current environmental scenario.​ 
Describe the ecosystem approach, the features and the visualization methods.​
Elaborate on how to frame the ecosystem.
Design for circular innovation.
Learn how to apply the ecosystem approach​.
Discuss the need for fusion of domains and the involvement of diverse competencies​.

What You Will Learn

How can we shift away from the linear economy?
Explore current economic approaches and how they generate societal and environmental externalities. 

Discover the various solutions available to depart from a linear approach.

Alternative economic models
Discover and analyze alternative economic models which can serve as a cultural paradigm on why we need to advance from the linear economy.
Understanding the ecosystem approach
The ecosystem approach is at the core of every circular economy solution. Discover the importance of this approach, its methodology and its essential components.
Changing perspectives
Discover the principle elements of the eco-systemic approach. Explore a new vision that is a foundational link between the ecological and economic fields.
Synergies in an ecosystem
Learn how the fusion of various disciplines, requirements, and actors creates synergy across multiple models, revealing valuable insights.
What enables an ecosystem approach?
Explore various visualization methods that play a vital role in identifying the opportunities enabled by applying the ecosystem approach.
Case studies and best practices
Review examples to better understand the application of the ecosystem approach and how it adds value.
The overarching impact of ecosystems on the Circular Economy
Discover the overarching impact of ecosystems in a circular economy. Explore alternative avenues that add value to your organizations and operations.

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Enrollment Information

Once you have enrolled, you will be given access to our Learning Management System.

You will be guided through the original content of the course with dynamic, rich, enjoyable, narrated, and easy-to-understand content. 

  • The course is divided into easily navigated sections.
  • Each section is followed by non-graded “knowledge check questions” to help you ensure that you successfully assimilated the content.
  • You can go back and view the content as often as you like.
  • The course must be validated within two (2) weeks after the initial registration.

When you reach the end of the course, you will be awarded the Certificate of Completion.

“Do you know what the Circular Economy is, but you need to prove it to your work leader? Do you want to change your job position to one closer to the sustainability field?

This certification is what you need.

With a very extensive “body of knowledge,” you can find which topic you would like and need, but also you will be able to discover other interesting contributions. For example, about the thinking approach that you should try to apply.”

Dr. Chiara Battistoni – Author
Circular Together: How ecosystems will drive the transition

“Do you know what the Circular Economy is, but you need to prove it to your work leader? Do you want to change your job position to one closer to the sustainability field? 

This certification is what you need.

With a very extensive “body of knowledge,” you can find which topic you would like and need, but also you will be able to discover other interesting contributions. For example, about the thinking approach that you should try to apply.”

Dr. Chiara Battistoni – Author

Circular Together: How ecosystems will drive the transition

How You Will Learn

Interactive training sessions

Knowledge check questions

Case studies / Best practices

Unique learning platform with Mobile Access

Exposure to a network of experts

Be part of a community

Explore cutting edge research

Exposure to a network of experts

Be part of a community

Explore cutting edge research

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Circular Economy Specialist (High-Mastery)

Gain highly- specialized insights to drive industry change, advance your career and become a renowned expert in your field.

1,085.00  + VAT (if applicable)

12 courses

Total dedicated effort required: 45 hours *

 

Circular Economy Manager (Advanced)

Gain expertise that goes beyond the basics to offer in-depth knowledge of circular economy principles and applications.

745.00  + VAT (if applicable)

8 courses

Total dedicated effort required: 30 hours *

 

Circular Economy Professionals (Foundational)

Get an in-depth, comprehensive overview of foundational Circular Economy principles to get familiar with industry concepts.

385.00  + VAT (if applicable)

4 courses

Total dedicated effort required: 16 hours *

* Depending on the level of experience and pace the learner is willing to invest in the learning journey.